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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the hospital in "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," what does Kody have nightmares about?
(a) He has no fear because he is focused on revenge.
(b) He fears getting shot again and damaging his reputation.
(c) He fears getting caught by the police and going to jail.
(d) He fears his brother will follow in his footsteps and get shot, too.

2. When does Kody stand trial for murder?
(a) June, 1981.
(b) August, 1981.
(c) June, 1982.
(d) January, 1982.

3. Why does Twinky's mother want to go to April's house?
(a) She wants to talk to April's parents.
(b) She wants to see if April is hurt.
(c) She believes April is responsible for her son's death and wants revenge.
(d) She wants to comfort April who lost her boyfriend.

4. On the night that Kody and his crew are searching for a car to steal, who do they come across?
(a) Someone they can carjack.
(b) A rival gang member.
(c) A man washing his van.
(d) An abandoned car, which they take.

5. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank," what does Kody's mother think caused his release from jail?
(a) She believes he escaped.
(b) She believes someone bails him out.
(c) She knows the charges are dismissed.
(d) She thinks that he is done serving his time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Tray Eights' rival gang?

2. Why is Kody's mother angry at the hospital staff in the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank?"

3. Who is Kody eating breakfast with as rival gang members drive by his home?

4. What happens to Kody after he is mistaken as the shooter at the above incident?

5. What does Kody do after the judge dismisses the false murder charge against him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Kody's initiation into the gang.

2. In the chapter "Boys to Men", do Kody demonstrate any remorse his violent actions?

3. In the chapter, "The Juvenile Tank" Kody deals with a lot of violence. How does these events begin to change Kody's thoughts about his gang life?

4. Why is it foolish for Kody to be alone at night, unarmed?

5. After a fight outside of Western Surplus, Kody is shot. How do you think this will affect his gang activities?

6. Describe the time Kody and his brother were arguing over a piece of trash.

7. How does Kody's mother continue to show support for her son after he is released from jail and shot in the back?

8. What happens once the police officers arrive at the hospital to interview Kody about the shooting that left him injured?

9. Describe Kody's relationship with his mother in the chapter "Boys to Men."

10. How does Kody's mother show concern for him when he is released the hospital?

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